Prosecution Jury Selection – Kobe Bryant
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Learn what prosecutors in the Kobe Bryant case were likely looking for in pro...
Defense Jury Selection – Kobe Bryant
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Find out about the types of jurors the defense was likely looking for.
Race as a Legal Factor
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In this clip, Maria Cavalluzzi examines the issue of race in the Kobe Bryant ...
Criminal Defense for African-Americans
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As a hot-button issue, race affects the selection of jurors in any relevant c...
Defense Strategy – Attacking Credibility
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Attacking the credibility of the accuser is an important strategy for defense...
The Importance of Testimony
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When physical evidence is questionable, testimony determines the outcome of a...
Should the Defendant Testify?
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The defendant is not obligated to testify in a criminal trial. When is it rig...
Emotional Appeal – Prosecution Strategy
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In a war of testimony with little evidence, the prosecution often appeals to ...
The Value of Celebrity to Prosecution
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How much could the prosecution have used Kobe Bryant's public image against him?
Public Interest in Celebrity Trials
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What factors determine the type of media coverage appropriate for celebrity c...
Backing Out of a Case
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Certain circumstances can move prosecutors to give up on a case or agree to a...
Public Perception of a Celebrity
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Celebrity can be good for a defendant's public image, but it can also be a se...
Kobe Bryant has a public image. It has definitely been hurt already. What the prosecution does within the case to attack his image, it will be difficult for them because they will be limited. They can’t really just bring in all kinds of evidence or rumors or anything like that about Kobe. They can really only stick to the facts of this case. There have been some rumors that maybe some other women that say that they were touched by Kobe or something happened with Kobe and them may testify, but they are going to have to get by the judge on that, there will be evidentiary hearings, the defense will be objecting to it, they are going to have to prove that it is relevant. I think their main focus still has to be believe her. She is a young woman who was raped. She has no reason to lie. She is telling you a true story.
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